CID (Kaizen) Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Operation of different types of powered equipment, tools, and mobile items to complete task.
• Completing department documentation and time management systems.
• Analyze and interpret drawings, manuals, and other technical information to determine the proper process to complete task.
• Turnkey process from raw materials, fabrication, finishing, and installation.
• Responsible for personal and area safety before, during, and after projects.
• Completing preventative maintenance activities on shop equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Identify process bottlenecks, work with Engineering/manufacturing management to countermeasure poor quality and production flow.
• Lead Kaizen Blitzes to improve process flow ensuring it is at its highest capability in all processes.
• Lead and create 5S Blitzes in departments for improving standards Daily Gemba walk with manager and one associate to train/teach how to always be looking for safety and improvements of processes throughout the plant in every department.
• Be fair and consistent to all team members.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience with installation of new or used equipment (Basic understanding of Hydraulic, Pneumatics, and Electrical systems) preferred.
• Understanding of 5 S and how to implement.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to study processes for improvement of production.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Experience with a wide range of heavy equipment, industrial, maintenance or automotive repair preferred.
• Willingness to learn and work to be the best of his/her abilities as well to help Continuous Improvement Department to grow from your experience.

Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical school, or 2-year college; or 2 plus years to 3 plus years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Requires occasional physical activity throughout shift (except breaks and lunch) such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• A flexible work schedule as needed with adequate notification. Always maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold and noisy manufacturing environments.